News report PPT on the news or recount graphic mindmap Research a topic your interested in for CHIL (CHILDREN LEAD LEARNING) Keyboard skills Write a book review Update your e-learning matrix Find a science experiment Check the weather Matheltics Self Literacy
Digital Capabilities Matrix
Thinking
Using Language, Symbols & Texts
Managing Self
Relating to Others
Participating & Contributing
Emergent (Stage 1)
Can click & move a mouse.
Can use basic drawing tools to draw.
Can type some letters.
Can find letters and numbers on a keyboard.
Can type a basic sentence.
Can hold mouse.
Can click and drag items.
Can use keyboard and mouse in a group.
Can share the keyboard and mouse use with others.
Beginning (Stage 2)
Includes all Stage 1 skills as well.
Can use the basic functions of a camera.
Can type words and sentences.
Can use punctuation keys.
Can change fonts and size.
Can insert graphics from the computer.
Can use basic drawing tools eg. KidPix, Artrage
Can find and start applications.
Can save to folders.
Can use basic navigation buttons eg. arrows, Start menu
Use both hands to type.
Can use basic navigation buttons following instructions from others.
Can (and do) log on and off the computer.
Establishing (Stage 3)
Includes all Stage 1 & 2 skills as well.
Can place graphics neatly on a page.
Can perform basic searches on websites.
Able to use most of the functions of a camera.
Can find the spell-check button.
Can use the delete, backspace and enter/return keys.
Can select text and add in letters/punctuation.
Can insert graphics and photos from the computer and online.
Can create graphics in online programs.
Can open files form an application window or folders.
Can organise own files and folders.
Can print.
Can use basic keyboard shortcuts eg. cut, paste
Can use most of the menus in word processing and presentation applications like Microsoft Word and Keynote.
Can chat using VoIP software eg. Skype
Can access wikis and/or blogs.
Can read others’ blog posts.
Can use the basic functions of a Skype camera.
Can use basic online collaborative tools eg. GoogleDocs, Voicethread
Independent (Stage 4)
Includes all Stage 1-3 skills as well.
Can use several keywords to perform internet searches.
Can create slides for presentations.
Can include transitions & effects in slides.
Can use a variety of tools to add sounds to presentations.
Can use tools to make presentations that include sound eg. podcasts
Can create and format text boxes.
Can create basic presentation features, such as borders, alignment tools and bullet points, in word processing documents.
Can select the right tools for presentation that will support the purpose.
Can use a projector to present things.
Can cut, copy and paste into documents.
Can use a variety of keyboard shortcuts.
Can use mind-mapping software on the computer or online.
Can choose which toold to use to share ideas collaboratively.
Skilled (Stage 5)
Includes all Stage 1-4 skills as well.
Can use dictionary and thesaurus functions when word processing.
Can use a range of formatting tools when word processing.
Can use a variety of presentation tools eg. themes, layouts
Can access and download appropriate information from the internet.
Can add dates, times and page numbers to documents.
Can type internet addresses.
Can create complex Podcasts, including music, audio and visuals.
Can create own music tracks.
Can share things to iTunes.
Can use a browser’s tabs to surf the internet.
Can perform simple searches using Crtl+F.
Can (and do) use all keyboard shortcuts.
Can use headers and footers.
Can use cameras/video cameras effectively.
Can download and edit photos and video.
Can contribute to wikis and blogs.
Can send and receive email.
Can send and receive attachments.
Can join in discussions on a wiki or blog.
Proficient (Stage 6)
Includes all Stage 1-5 skills as well.
Can create graphs.
Can use basic Boolean logic when performing searches.
Can organise a slideshow or movie to present information, including effects.
Can create a DVD with chapters.
Can use drawing tools to design or redesign graphics.
Can work in a database.
Can make selections in Checklist and using radio buttons.
Can perform complex finds.
Can perform simple calculations in spreadsheets.
Can use hyperlinks when word processing, or on blogs/wikis.
Can use shapes and editing tools to create diagrams.
Can use a variety of widgets and gadgets to enhance blogs/wikis.
Can create and format tables.
Can create own blog or wiki.
Can independently choose and appropriate ICT tool for a particular purpose.
Can present a table with analysis.
Can create animated presentations.
Can use a variety of mind-mapping software, both on and offline.
Mastery (Stage 7)
Includes all Stage 1-6 skills as well.
Can perform advanced searches using Boolean logic.
Can use advanced tools in editing iMovie footage.
Can create and format tables to present information.
Can hyperlink graphics, symbols and words.
Can use advanced photo editing tools.
Can use a variety of spreadsheet formulae.
Can use markup editing tools.
Can use sub- and super-script.
Can initiate online collaboration.
Can add to and manage a bookmarking site eg. Delicious
Computer activities to have a go at:
News report
PPT on the news or recount
graphic mindmap
Research a topic your interested in for CHIL (CHILDREN LEAD LEARNING)
Keyboard skills
Write a book review
Update your e-learning matrix
Find a science experiment
Check the weather
Matheltics
Self Literacy
(Stage 1)
Can type some letters.
Can find letters and numbers on a keyboard.
Can type a basic sentence.
Can click and drag items.
(Stage 2)
Includes all Stage 1 skills as well.
Can use punctuation keys.
Can change fonts and size.
Can insert graphics from the computer.
Can use basic drawing tools eg. KidPix, Artrage
Can save to folders.
Can use basic navigation buttons eg. arrows, Start menu
Use both hands to type.
(Stage 3)
Includes all Stage 1 & 2 skills as well.
Can perform basic searches on websites.
Able to use most of the functions of a camera.
Can use the delete, backspace and enter/return keys.
Can select text and add in letters/punctuation.
Can insert graphics and photos from the computer and online.
Can create graphics in online programs.
Can organise own files and folders.
Can print.
Can use basic keyboard shortcuts eg. cut, paste
Can use most of the menus in word processing and presentation applications like Microsoft Word and Keynote.
Can access wikis and/or blogs.
Can read others’ blog posts.
Can use basic online collaborative tools eg. GoogleDocs, Voicethread
(Stage 4)
Includes all Stage 1-3 skills as well.
Can create slides for presentations.
Can include transitions & effects in slides.
Can use tools to make presentations that include sound eg. podcasts
Can create and format text boxes.
Can create basic presentation features, such as borders, alignment tools and bullet points, in word processing documents.
Can use a projector to present things.
Can cut, copy and paste into documents.
Can use a variety of keyboard shortcuts.
(Stage 5)
Includes all Stage 1-4 skills as well.
Can use a range of formatting tools when word processing.
Can use a variety of presentation tools eg. themes, layouts
Can access and download appropriate information from the internet.
Can type internet addresses.
Can create complex Podcasts, including music, audio and visuals.
Can create own music tracks.
Can share things to iTunes.
Can perform simple searches using Crtl+F.
Can (and do) use all keyboard shortcuts.
Can use headers and footers.
Can use cameras/video cameras effectively.
Can download and edit photos and video.
Can send and receive attachments.
Can join in discussions on a wiki or blog.
(Stage 6)
Includes all Stage 1-5 skills as well.
Can use basic Boolean logic when performing searches.
Can organise a slideshow or movie to present information, including effects.
Can create a DVD with chapters.
Can use drawing tools to design or redesign graphics.
Can make selections in Checklist and using radio buttons.
Can perform complex finds.
Can perform simple calculations in spreadsheets.
Can use hyperlinks when word processing, or on blogs/wikis.
Can use shapes and editing tools to create diagrams.
Can use a variety of widgets and gadgets to enhance blogs/wikis.
Can create own blog or wiki.
Can independently choose and appropriate ICT tool for a particular purpose.
Can create animated presentations.
(Stage 7)
Includes all Stage 1-6 skills as well.
Can use advanced tools in editing iMovie footage.
Can create and format tables to present information.
Can use advanced photo editing tools.
Can use a variety of spreadsheet formulae.
Can use sub- and super-script.